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Black, Out, and Proud to host Melanated Health Forum centering Black LGBTQ+ health and wellness

Melanated Health Forum makes room for uncensored wellness conversations for Black LGBTQ+ people in Columbus

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2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Legislation (136th General Assembly)

To help you differentiate one bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide to Ohio LGBTQ+ legislation.

Ohio gets a failing mark on sex education policy from national group

Ohio’s curriculum stresses abstinence as a general policy and requires only some instruction about sexually transmitted infections.

HPV and Anal Cancer: What LGBTQ+ Ohioans need to know about risks, screening and prevention

Many people don't know anal cancer screening is available and some healthcare providers may not bring it up during a visit.

HIV decriminalization supporters to hold first-ever Advocacy Day at Ohio Statehouse

Ohio still has six laws on the books that criminalize living with HIV. And the laws are actively enforced.

The doors that closed on Studio West 117 will open to a new space centering connection and well-being

A $4.1 million winning bid paved the way for a vision to preserve the entertainment and food amenities alongside new health and wellness services.

Trans kids are vulnerable to eating disorders. This therapist knows what they’re going through.

Penny Gautreaux knows that anti-trans policies and social media are adding fuel to the fire, but she says there’s still help available.

Meet the Florida nonprofit sending hundreds of transgender Ohioans gender-affirming supply kits

The Queer Trans Project has sent more than 500 trans Ohioans custom gender-affirming supply kits worth a total of nearly $30,000

Attendees of Black Trans Men of Ohio pose for a group photo at a rock formation.
Yearly Ohio retreat treats Black transmascs to new experiences and ‘that brotherhood moment’

WARR provides a nearly-free 4-day getaway for Black trans men across Ohio

Ohio anti-LGBTQ+ hate group co-authors Trump administration ‘report’ alleging gender-affirming healthcare fraud

Human Rights Campaign called the report a 'sham' and a 'blatant attack' on transgender youth across the country

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